Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
His resignation was announced in a statement signed by his media adviser, Sunday Areh.
Omo-Agege officially informed the APC chairman of Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State in a letter dated May 22, 2026.
He said he decided to leave the party because of recent political issues within the APC in Delta State after consulting with his supporters and political allies across the state.
According to him, the current situation in the APC no longer allows him to properly represent the interests of Delta Central, Delta State, and Nigeria.
“I will not remain in a party where I cannot promote the interests of my people,” he said.
The former senator thanked the APC for giving him the opportunity to serve, especially as Deputy Senate President, and wished the party well.
He also asked that his name be removed from all APC membership records and communication platforms.
Omo-Agege said he remains committed to the development of Delta Central and Delta State, even outside the APC.
Meanwhile, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Chief James Onosakponome, has urged Omo-Agege to join the party and contest the 2027 governorship election in Delta State.
This comes after Omo-Agege lost the APC senatorial primary in Delta Central to Senator Ede Dafinone.
Onosakponome said Omo-Agege should not settle for another Senate seat, adding that a politician of his level should aim for the governorship.
He claimed Omo-Agege still has strong grassroots support across Delta State and can challenge for power successfully.
According to him, Omo-Agege has more than 240,000 loyal supporters across the state, making him a strong governorship candidate.
The political development is expected to create major reactions in Delta State, where Omo-Agege remains one of the most influential politicians in the South-South region of Nigeria.
